This document provides a list and descriptions of the top 10 eco-elegant bed and breakfast inns in Wisconsin as determined by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. It describes each inn's green practices and certifications. The inns focus on sustainability through practices like energy efficiency, use of local and organic foods, and promoting outdoor recreation. They provide feel-good travel experiences while protecting the environment. The document recommends other green businesses and activities for travelers to visit in each inn's local area.
Y7 ways of growing and selling food differentlyLindyM
Hall Farm has been in John Barrie's family since 1920 and operates a mixed farm with livestock and crops while also running a successful farm shop and cafe selling produce from the farm as well as locally sourced items. The farm shop and cafe have won awards for their products and quality, demonstrating how the family has adapted their farm business over time.
This document describes several items being auctioned off to raise funds. Some of the items include:
1. A five course dinner for four with wine pairings at a new American restaurant.
2. Four one-day park hopper tickets to Disneyland for family adventures.
3. A custom family portrait experience creating artwork to cherish for generations.
4. A winery tour and tasting for eight people at a gorge winery including views of the Columbia River.
5. A private Cessna plane ride over the city followed by dinner.
6. A mixology class to learn cocktail making for up to ten people.
This document provides information about the Peaks to Points Festival 2014, which is a two week environmental festival held in southeast Queensland from July 19th to August 3rd. The festival features over 35 hands-on events hosted by councils, community and environmental groups from Ipswich, Brisbane and Logan, including guided walks, workshops, tree planting, bus tours and other activities. The goal of the festival is to connect people of all ages and interests and show how the local environment can be protected and improved by working together. A list of upcoming events from July 19th to July 27th is then provided, including weeding and planting activities, guided walks, and educational workshops.
The document announces over 35 free, hands-on environmental events across Brisbane and surrounding areas from July 16-31 as part of the Peaks to Points Festival 2016. The events include guided walks, planting activities, workshops and more focused on local habitats and wildlife. Details are provided on individual events' locations, times, and contact information for more details.
The document provides information about upcoming events for the Coffs Harbour Garden Club in September, including the closing date for entries in the Spring Garden Competition, maintenance at the Coffs Regional Airport garden, and the judges briefing and presentation night. It also discusses flowering annuals that are suitable for the local climate and good for adding color, and encourages members to enter their gardens in the competition.
Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in Canada and the United States in October and November respectively as a day to give thanks for the harvest. It has historical roots in religious traditions but is now celebrated secularly. In 1621, Pilgrims who arrived in America invited local Wampanoag Indians to a three-day feast to thank them for teaching survival skills. Today, Thanksgiving features traditional foods like turkey and pumpkin pie. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City began in the 1920s with employees wearing costumes and parading balloons of popular characters.
The document contains daily announcements for ICPS on Monday April 11th 2016. It announces that there are no birthdays, which green team is assisting at the recycling depot, and details for upcoming events like the Dance-A-Thon and a junior girls basketball game. It also recognizes students for character traits and provides a daily message about reusing and recycling plastic bags to save energy.
Y7 ways of growing and selling food differentlyLindyM
Hall Farm has been in John Barrie's family since 1920 and operates a mixed farm with livestock and crops while also running a successful farm shop and cafe selling produce from the farm as well as locally sourced items. The farm shop and cafe have won awards for their products and quality, demonstrating how the family has adapted their farm business over time.
This document describes several items being auctioned off to raise funds. Some of the items include:
1. A five course dinner for four with wine pairings at a new American restaurant.
2. Four one-day park hopper tickets to Disneyland for family adventures.
3. A custom family portrait experience creating artwork to cherish for generations.
4. A winery tour and tasting for eight people at a gorge winery including views of the Columbia River.
5. A private Cessna plane ride over the city followed by dinner.
6. A mixology class to learn cocktail making for up to ten people.
This document provides information about the Peaks to Points Festival 2014, which is a two week environmental festival held in southeast Queensland from July 19th to August 3rd. The festival features over 35 hands-on events hosted by councils, community and environmental groups from Ipswich, Brisbane and Logan, including guided walks, workshops, tree planting, bus tours and other activities. The goal of the festival is to connect people of all ages and interests and show how the local environment can be protected and improved by working together. A list of upcoming events from July 19th to July 27th is then provided, including weeding and planting activities, guided walks, and educational workshops.
The document announces over 35 free, hands-on environmental events across Brisbane and surrounding areas from July 16-31 as part of the Peaks to Points Festival 2016. The events include guided walks, planting activities, workshops and more focused on local habitats and wildlife. Details are provided on individual events' locations, times, and contact information for more details.
The document provides information about upcoming events for the Coffs Harbour Garden Club in September, including the closing date for entries in the Spring Garden Competition, maintenance at the Coffs Regional Airport garden, and the judges briefing and presentation night. It also discusses flowering annuals that are suitable for the local climate and good for adding color, and encourages members to enter their gardens in the competition.
Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in Canada and the United States in October and November respectively as a day to give thanks for the harvest. It has historical roots in religious traditions but is now celebrated secularly. In 1621, Pilgrims who arrived in America invited local Wampanoag Indians to a three-day feast to thank them for teaching survival skills. Today, Thanksgiving features traditional foods like turkey and pumpkin pie. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City began in the 1920s with employees wearing costumes and parading balloons of popular characters.
The document contains daily announcements for ICPS on Monday April 11th 2016. It announces that there are no birthdays, which green team is assisting at the recycling depot, and details for upcoming events like the Dance-A-Thon and a junior girls basketball game. It also recognizes students for character traits and provides a daily message about reusing and recycling plastic bags to save energy.
Wisconsin has many notable geographic features like the Wisconsin River, Lake Winnebago, rolling hills, and a varied landscape. It is known for dairy products like cheese curds and has historical cities like Madison and Green Bay, home of the Green Bay Packers. Wisconsin produces quality cheese and has significant NFL history with the Packers.
1) Several talented international chefs in Bali are cooking with fresh, locally sourced ingredients inspired by the locavore spirit and abundance of local produce.
2) Will Meyrick searches out the best of Bali's organic ingredients for his award-winning restaurants Mama San and Sarong, supporting small-scale farmers.
3) Kevin Cherkas of restaurant Cuca combines Western techniques with Indonesia's amazing ingredients like papayas, strawberries, and cashews. His menu changes daily based on seasonal availability.
The South Windsor Strawberry Festival in 2011 featured over 170 vendors selling crafts, art, and food including 2,000 pounds of strawberries used in dishes and treats. The festival provided entertainment for all ages such as face painting and fun for families to enjoy together.
Touchmark at All Saints - May 2014 NewsletterTouchmark
Diane and Gail Kristensen have celebrated St. Patrick's Day together since they married in 1961 by sharing Irish coffee. Diane's birthday is on March 17th, so the holiday became a way to celebrate her birthday as well. Over the years, Diane's collection of shamrock china pieces grew, allowing them to invite more people to join their celebrations. The document also provides a recipe for Irish coffee and photos from recent events at Touchmark retirement community.
The document summarizes 50 years of festivals in the Adelaide Hills region from 1963 to 1993, starting with the SA Apple & Pear Festival in 1963 organized by the Lenswood Memorial Park. It lists the various festivals held each year, including the Adelaide Hills Apple & Pear Festival in 1965, Lenswood Apple Pickers Picnic in 1983, Valley Apple Festival in 1984 and 1985. It also provides contact information for the Lenswood & Forest Range Local History Group for those interested in learning more.
This document contains announcements for ICPS on December 8th, 2015. It provides information such as the winner of a lights out for lunch campaign, an upcoming turkey lunch event, athletic team practices and games, and reminders about food drives and picture retakes. It also recognizes students for character traits and provides a daily message about Canada being the birthplace of Greenpeace and a reflective thought about progress requiring changes in thinking.
This document is a summary of the book "Come Garden with Me: A How-To Guide for Dirt Gardeners in the Carolinas" by Elizabeth Pickett Mills. It provides biographical information about the author, an introduction to the book, and summaries of the first two chapters which discuss January gardening activities such as ordering seeds, reading gardening books, caring for birds, and saving poinsettias received as Christmas gifts.
Villagers in Avebury, England gathered on Saturday to celebrate wassailing, an ancient folk tradition that marks the start of the agricultural year and blesses the village's orchards and farmers' ploughs. The master of ceremonies led groups from orchard to orchard, encouraging participation in songs, noises, and cider toasts to scare away evil spirits and ensure a fruitful harvest. The festivities also included a stop at the Manor House for mulled cider and apple cake, and a performance of a nineteenth century play in the Old Farmyard while passing around the new Avebury wassail bowl.
This document promotes eating locally grown food and lists reasons to do so. It discusses the benefits of locally grown food, including that it has a smaller carbon footprint due to less transportation, supports local family farms and rural landscapes, and keeps money in the local community. It also notes that less processed food is healthier and that eating a diverse, colorful diet from many local producers provides optimal nutrition. The document advertises upcoming local food events in Columbia County, Wisconsin for 2010.
The document summarizes the opening of new facilities at Lewa Children's Home in Baraka Farm, Eldoret, Kenya. The home moved from its previous location and was able to house over 100 orphans in buildings designed for 20 people. Money was raised to construct larger quarters and the new Lewa Children's Home opened in October 2006 featuring a library, guest quarters, kitchen, showers, and toilets. A blessing ceremony was held with over 500 people in attendance to celebrate the opening.
- Happy Birthday wishes were given to students Danika and Victor.
- The Green Team assisted at the recycling depot.
- Tomorrow, Scales Nature Park will present to the school using funds from the Dance-A-Thon. Spring photos will also be taken and Vista order forms are due.
- Students are reminded not to cross-contaminate recycling bins and that today is Pizza Day. There will also be a Maker Faire on Thursday with details in the attached flyer.
- The daily message encourages giving green gifts like locally grown flowers for Mother's Day.
- Students Colby, Kassie, and PJoe received character trait recognitions.
Go green with CAFOD - Eric in Hondurascafodbigdeal
Erik (11) from Honduras helps his family farm their land using eco-friendly techniques to produce organic coffee and aloe vera. The income from selling these crops has improved Erik's family's living conditions, allowing them to build a cement floor, proper oven, and new chicken coop. Erik is also responsible for tasks like feeding the animals and 50 fish in the new fish tank, which provides water for irrigation. The aloe vera gel is used to make soap and shampoo that is sold by a local cooperative, providing additional income for Erik's family and neighbors in a sustainable way.
The Orange Leaf store in Eau Claire, Wisconsin partnered with three other local businesses to host an Easter egg drop event called "Egg Drop" on April 19, 2014. Over 2,500 children and adults attended the event where a helicopter dropped over 10,000 eggs and candy into a field for the children to collect. The main goal was to collect non-perishable food donations and cash for the local Trinity Lutheran Food Pantry, which provides food to over 500 families each month. In total, over 1,000 pounds of food and $143 in cash was donated to the food pantry as a result of the event.
The document contains daily announcements for Pine River school on Friday, November 3rd. It announces that today is Friday, November 3rd in English and French. There is no singing of the national anthem. There are no birthdays to celebrate today but two students have birthdays over the weekend. It also announces an upcoming school council meeting, congratulates the intermediate girls basketball team on their win, provides an eco tip about reusable bags, and names the gotcha winners who should come to the office at break time.
Parishioners and students from several churches and schools in the UK organized various fundraising events like quiz nights, dances, lunches, and car washes to raise money for charitable causes through CAFOD's World Gifts program. Their efforts collectively raised over £6,000, which provided items like water supplies, rice banks, fruit tree nurseries, mother and baby care packs, and other resources to communities in developing countries.
This document provides an overview of East Bali, Indonesia, focusing on the village of Penglipuran. It describes the traditional architecture and layout of homes in Penglipuran Village, surrounded by rice fields. It also discusses the charming Candi Beach Resort and Spa in Candidasa, and recommends restaurants to try in Ubud, such as Bebek Bengil for duck dishes. Information on how to get to East Bali and places to stay are also included.
Catherine Mack, has written a lovely piece about The Artisan Food Trail, highlighting the importance of buying locally sourced food when taking a holiday. In her regular column on green travel she also mentions AFT member Cardona & Son, the family-run producer of rare breed pork.
The document summarizes the Oplan Bethlehem initiative led by YesPinoy Foundation to provide relief efforts to victims impacted by Typhoon Yolanda in Estancia, Iloilo. It details the cash and goods donated through the initiative, including food packs, water, hygiene kits, and other supplies. The document outlines the distribution of these relief items to thousands of families across multiple cities and communities in Iloilo.
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center offers peaceful conference, workshop, and retreat facilities with freshly harvested organic vegetarian meals and artisan bread. Their conference rooms can accommodate up to 40 people for day events or 30 people for multi-day overnight retreats. They have guest rooms both in Lindisfarne Guest House, where rooms share bathrooms, and Wheelwright Center, suitable for families or those with special needs. Tea service with a resident teacher is available for up to 14 people.
A peaceful home that you enjoy with your family brings great joy, as a house is usually the most significant long-lasting investment that you will make in your life to share with family for generations. It is wise to partner with someone you trust, like Rajni Foundatiion, to create this important investment.
Wisconsin has many notable geographic features like the Wisconsin River, Lake Winnebago, rolling hills, and a varied landscape. It is known for dairy products like cheese curds and has historical cities like Madison and Green Bay, home of the Green Bay Packers. Wisconsin produces quality cheese and has significant NFL history with the Packers.
1) Several talented international chefs in Bali are cooking with fresh, locally sourced ingredients inspired by the locavore spirit and abundance of local produce.
2) Will Meyrick searches out the best of Bali's organic ingredients for his award-winning restaurants Mama San and Sarong, supporting small-scale farmers.
3) Kevin Cherkas of restaurant Cuca combines Western techniques with Indonesia's amazing ingredients like papayas, strawberries, and cashews. His menu changes daily based on seasonal availability.
The South Windsor Strawberry Festival in 2011 featured over 170 vendors selling crafts, art, and food including 2,000 pounds of strawberries used in dishes and treats. The festival provided entertainment for all ages such as face painting and fun for families to enjoy together.
Touchmark at All Saints - May 2014 NewsletterTouchmark
Diane and Gail Kristensen have celebrated St. Patrick's Day together since they married in 1961 by sharing Irish coffee. Diane's birthday is on March 17th, so the holiday became a way to celebrate her birthday as well. Over the years, Diane's collection of shamrock china pieces grew, allowing them to invite more people to join their celebrations. The document also provides a recipe for Irish coffee and photos from recent events at Touchmark retirement community.
The document summarizes 50 years of festivals in the Adelaide Hills region from 1963 to 1993, starting with the SA Apple & Pear Festival in 1963 organized by the Lenswood Memorial Park. It lists the various festivals held each year, including the Adelaide Hills Apple & Pear Festival in 1965, Lenswood Apple Pickers Picnic in 1983, Valley Apple Festival in 1984 and 1985. It also provides contact information for the Lenswood & Forest Range Local History Group for those interested in learning more.
This document contains announcements for ICPS on December 8th, 2015. It provides information such as the winner of a lights out for lunch campaign, an upcoming turkey lunch event, athletic team practices and games, and reminders about food drives and picture retakes. It also recognizes students for character traits and provides a daily message about Canada being the birthplace of Greenpeace and a reflective thought about progress requiring changes in thinking.
This document is a summary of the book "Come Garden with Me: A How-To Guide for Dirt Gardeners in the Carolinas" by Elizabeth Pickett Mills. It provides biographical information about the author, an introduction to the book, and summaries of the first two chapters which discuss January gardening activities such as ordering seeds, reading gardening books, caring for birds, and saving poinsettias received as Christmas gifts.
Villagers in Avebury, England gathered on Saturday to celebrate wassailing, an ancient folk tradition that marks the start of the agricultural year and blesses the village's orchards and farmers' ploughs. The master of ceremonies led groups from orchard to orchard, encouraging participation in songs, noises, and cider toasts to scare away evil spirits and ensure a fruitful harvest. The festivities also included a stop at the Manor House for mulled cider and apple cake, and a performance of a nineteenth century play in the Old Farmyard while passing around the new Avebury wassail bowl.
This document promotes eating locally grown food and lists reasons to do so. It discusses the benefits of locally grown food, including that it has a smaller carbon footprint due to less transportation, supports local family farms and rural landscapes, and keeps money in the local community. It also notes that less processed food is healthier and that eating a diverse, colorful diet from many local producers provides optimal nutrition. The document advertises upcoming local food events in Columbia County, Wisconsin for 2010.
The document summarizes the opening of new facilities at Lewa Children's Home in Baraka Farm, Eldoret, Kenya. The home moved from its previous location and was able to house over 100 orphans in buildings designed for 20 people. Money was raised to construct larger quarters and the new Lewa Children's Home opened in October 2006 featuring a library, guest quarters, kitchen, showers, and toilets. A blessing ceremony was held with over 500 people in attendance to celebrate the opening.
- Happy Birthday wishes were given to students Danika and Victor.
- The Green Team assisted at the recycling depot.
- Tomorrow, Scales Nature Park will present to the school using funds from the Dance-A-Thon. Spring photos will also be taken and Vista order forms are due.
- Students are reminded not to cross-contaminate recycling bins and that today is Pizza Day. There will also be a Maker Faire on Thursday with details in the attached flyer.
- The daily message encourages giving green gifts like locally grown flowers for Mother's Day.
- Students Colby, Kassie, and PJoe received character trait recognitions.
Go green with CAFOD - Eric in Hondurascafodbigdeal
Erik (11) from Honduras helps his family farm their land using eco-friendly techniques to produce organic coffee and aloe vera. The income from selling these crops has improved Erik's family's living conditions, allowing them to build a cement floor, proper oven, and new chicken coop. Erik is also responsible for tasks like feeding the animals and 50 fish in the new fish tank, which provides water for irrigation. The aloe vera gel is used to make soap and shampoo that is sold by a local cooperative, providing additional income for Erik's family and neighbors in a sustainable way.
The Orange Leaf store in Eau Claire, Wisconsin partnered with three other local businesses to host an Easter egg drop event called "Egg Drop" on April 19, 2014. Over 2,500 children and adults attended the event where a helicopter dropped over 10,000 eggs and candy into a field for the children to collect. The main goal was to collect non-perishable food donations and cash for the local Trinity Lutheran Food Pantry, which provides food to over 500 families each month. In total, over 1,000 pounds of food and $143 in cash was donated to the food pantry as a result of the event.
The document contains daily announcements for Pine River school on Friday, November 3rd. It announces that today is Friday, November 3rd in English and French. There is no singing of the national anthem. There are no birthdays to celebrate today but two students have birthdays over the weekend. It also announces an upcoming school council meeting, congratulates the intermediate girls basketball team on their win, provides an eco tip about reusable bags, and names the gotcha winners who should come to the office at break time.
Parishioners and students from several churches and schools in the UK organized various fundraising events like quiz nights, dances, lunches, and car washes to raise money for charitable causes through CAFOD's World Gifts program. Their efforts collectively raised over £6,000, which provided items like water supplies, rice banks, fruit tree nurseries, mother and baby care packs, and other resources to communities in developing countries.
This document provides an overview of East Bali, Indonesia, focusing on the village of Penglipuran. It describes the traditional architecture and layout of homes in Penglipuran Village, surrounded by rice fields. It also discusses the charming Candi Beach Resort and Spa in Candidasa, and recommends restaurants to try in Ubud, such as Bebek Bengil for duck dishes. Information on how to get to East Bali and places to stay are also included.
Catherine Mack, has written a lovely piece about The Artisan Food Trail, highlighting the importance of buying locally sourced food when taking a holiday. In her regular column on green travel she also mentions AFT member Cardona & Son, the family-run producer of rare breed pork.
The document summarizes the Oplan Bethlehem initiative led by YesPinoy Foundation to provide relief efforts to victims impacted by Typhoon Yolanda in Estancia, Iloilo. It details the cash and goods donated through the initiative, including food packs, water, hygiene kits, and other supplies. The document outlines the distribution of these relief items to thousands of families across multiple cities and communities in Iloilo.
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center offers peaceful conference, workshop, and retreat facilities with freshly harvested organic vegetarian meals and artisan bread. Their conference rooms can accommodate up to 40 people for day events or 30 people for multi-day overnight retreats. They have guest rooms both in Lindisfarne Guest House, where rooms share bathrooms, and Wheelwright Center, suitable for families or those with special needs. Tea service with a resident teacher is available for up to 14 people.
A peaceful home that you enjoy with your family brings great joy, as a house is usually the most significant long-lasting investment that you will make in your life to share with family for generations. It is wise to partner with someone you trust, like Rajni Foundatiion, to create this important investment.
Muitas pessoas procuram centros espíritas em busca de curas milagrosas sem esforço próprio. A doutrina espírita ensina que as doenças têm causas espirituais internas e que a cura verdadeira exige mudança de atitudes e ampliação de conhecimento, não apenas regeneração física. Os dirigentes devem educar os frequentadores sobre os objetivos do espiritismo de promover a evolução espiritual, não apenas curas superficiais.
A document compared the impact of a tsunami before and after in brief repetitive statements. It alternated between the phrases "before" and "After" without providing any meaningful details about the effects of the tsunami or differences in the impact. The summary lacked substantive content to effectively summarize.
This document discusses the importance of friendship and what makes a good friend. It mentions companionship, sharing secrets and moments together, knowing each other's preferences, and being near to and sincere with each other. A good friend is described as someone who knows all about you but loves you anyway, and helps you.
This document appears to be a menu for a restaurant called Sharp Mountain Grill. It lists various small plates, sandwiches, salads, sides and entrees. For appetizers, it offers items like fried green tomatoes, crab cakes and artichoke spinach dip. The sandwiches section lists burgers, pan seared grouper and BLTs. The menu also has a variety of salad options and sides like mashed potatoes, cole slaw and sautéed vegetables. For entrees, it highlights dishes like chicken tenders, mountain trout, baked chicken and shrimp and grits. It also has a section dedicated to steaks ranging from sirloin to ribeye and filet mignon.
The NORrad PACS program allows hospitals in Northern Ontario to share diagnostic images and reports electronically. It uses a high-speed provincial network to connect community and regional hospitals. This multi-year project aims to improve radiology services in Northern Ontario by moving from film-based to digital imaging and establishing a centralized digital archive. The network helps provide patients in remote communities with better local care by allowing remote radiologist diagnosis and consultation.
This document discusses the roles of teachers, students, and technology in computer-assisted language learning (CALL). It defines CALL as using computers and their peripherals, as well as computer programs, to assist language learning. The teacher's role is to help students develop critical thinking skills and self-regulated learning. Students are responsible for their own learning by setting goals, collaborating with others, and developing learning strategies. Technology offers opportunities to improve learning, teaching, access to education, and quality of educational services.
Miriam Coline Rodriguez presentó un álbum de fotos de sus primeros trabajos y experiencias. El álbum incluye fotos de su primer trabajo, su segundo trabajo, y dos imágenes de momentos importantes en su vida.
This document discusses several ways that technology can be used to improve math pedagogy, including Google Earth, digital cameras, and interactive whiteboards. Google Earth allows students to measure real-world objects anywhere in the world. Taking photos of students' faces and mirroring them helps children learn about symmetry. Interactive whiteboards support effective whole-class math instruction by facilitating discussion of student misconceptions. The document advocates for using technology to connect math learning to students' real lives and experiences.
Social entrepreneurship aims to achieve social objectives through sustainable business models. It is defined by adopting a social mission, pursuing opportunities to serve that mission through continuous innovation, acting boldly without limited resources, and ensuring accountability. Social entrepreneurs generate income through various strategies to reinvest into their social mission and allow sustainability. They face challenges as community needs grow while funding becomes less stable, requiring more self-sufficient social enterprise models.
facundo manuel muise 7c primera guerra mundialnormaluno7
El documento resume aspectos clave de la Primera Guerra Mundial, incluyendo que la mayor parte de la guerra se libró en las trincheras, el papel inicial de la aviación aunque no estaba muy desarrollada, el sufrimiento humano, y las armas utilizadas. También señala que la guerra marcó un nuevo capítulo en la historia humana al demostrar lo destructivos que podemos ser.
The document summarizes chapters 4-5 of the book "Cliff-Hanger" by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson. In chapter 4, Lucky was excavating in a cave and finds something that obscures his view. The parents will have to decide what to do about Lucky's behavior. In chapter 5, the author includes a story told by a Hopi ranger to Ashley that provides context and reveals more about the characters' feelings towards Lucky and Ashley.
Describes the goals behind our 1,000 Backyard Farm campaign, along with a brief review of several other similar local food movements, economic implications, and ideas for the new backyard farmer association.
Tourism: The Good, The Bad and the SustainableDeborah McLaren
The document discusses various rural strategies that are considered good, bad, or sustainable. It provides examples of farms, businesses, and organizations across the Midwest that are adopting sustainable practices to strengthen their communities. These include operating CSAs and value-added businesses, promoting local foods, preserving historic structures, offering education programs, and fostering connections between urban and rural areas. The overall strategies discussed aim to support small family farms, encourage rural renewal, and promote environmental stewardship.
Wild Rivers Coast Rural Tourism Studio Agritourism PresentationTravel Oregon
This document discusses culinary and agritourism development in Oregon's Wild Rivers Coast region. It begins with an agenda for the meeting that includes discussing what makes food-related travel memorable, defining culinary and agritourism, reviewing market trends and visitor profiles, assessing local assets, and developing strategies and action plans. Examples of successful agritourism businesses in Oregon are provided, showing how farms have expanded from on-farm sales to tours, events, and lodging to attract more visitors. Market trends driving the growth of culinary tourism are outlined. The document concludes by inventorying current "Eat and Drink" assets in the region and discussing how to best connect these assets to create memorable visitor experiences.
The Linkery is a farm-driven restaurant in San Diego, California that focuses on providing great food and drink sourced from local farms and artisans. Since opening in 2005, it has expanded to a larger location while maintaining its commitment to real, wholesome ingredients and introducing diners to the stories behind their meals. The restaurant works directly with numerous farms and producers within California and the surrounding region to procure meat, produce, cheese and other ingredients. It also operates an on-site artisan curing shop called the North Park Meat Co. The Linkery aims to be a neighborhood dining destination through its focus on community and sustainability.
The development of productive and fully integrated linkages between the Agri-Food Sector and Tourism in the Caribbean Region offers significant potential for repositioning and broad-based growth in the Agriculture value chain, and opportunities for channelling the Region’s diversity and building-in genuine competitiveness and sustainability in the tourism product.
Forging Agriculture-Tourism linkages capitalizes on the inherent ability of the Tourism sector to diversify the Caribbean economy, stimulate entrepreneurship, catalyse investment and assist in wider social development in local communities. Such linkages offer unprecedented opportunities to stem and reverse the declines in traditional agriculture, stimulate the rapid growth in “new‟ agriculture and build resilience and sustainability of Caribbean economies. The latter is particularly critical for reducing the high levels of foreign exchange leakage in tourism, preserving cultural identity, reducing poverty in local communities and enhancing local awareness and good practices with respect to climate change and environmental issues.
Goal: To provide a mechanism for managing and increasing the local and regional development impact of Tourism and Agriculture through the creation of a collaborative and inclusive planning and implementation framework that can drive trade and new business between the two sectors.
Objectives
· To promote linkages between the agrifood sector and the tourism industry to increase sustainable sourcing through the strengthening of agritourism policy and strategy in the Caribbean
· To increase the understanding and awareness of the current deficiencies in the supply of fresh and processed agricultural products along the value chain and the actions needed
· To design inter-sectoral and inclusive policies which promote PPPs for improved local food use and consumption.
· To identify concrete regional projects that can be supported under the intra ACP EU funding.
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A slice of heaven for a creative, sensual and inspiring holiday experience on the Spice Isle Grenada, W.I. An intimate collection of 7 artistically designed, solar powered villas with stunning ocean views and private massaging hot tubs.
Barbados Agritourism Policy Setting Workshop 2019
Policy setting for improved linkages between agriculture, trade and tourism: Strengthening the local agrifood sector and promoting healthy food in agritourism.
Workshop organised by the Government of Barbados
In collaboration with CABA, CTA, IICA, CTO, CHTA, CDB
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Barbados, 27 & 28 March 2019
Farm Conservation Communities aim to preserve farmland and revitalize rural areas. Most farmers are over 65, few under 35, and 75% have no successor. This threatens farmland as over 600 million US/Canadian acres will change hands in 20 years. Farm Conservation Communities involve moving communities to farms, increasing rural economic activity and supporting new farmers while preserving landscapes. Examples include developments with farms as amenities that realize premium lot prices. Conservation farming markets could infuse $60 million annually into PEI's $300 million food economy if local food purchases increased 20%.
St Vincent and The Grenadines Agritourism Policy Setting Workshop 2019
Policy setting for improved linkages between agriculture, trade and tourism: Strengthening the local Agrifood sector and promoting healthy food in Agritourism
Workshop organised by the Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines
In collaboration with CABA, CTA, IICA, CTO, CHTA, CDB, OECS
Beachcombers Hotel, 19-20 March 2019
The document describes Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort, a boutique eco-resort located in Belize that spans 30 acres along the coast and features 25 beachfront rooms, treehouse accommodations, and activities for guests such as diving, hiking, and cultural experiences; it highlights the resort's emphasis on sustainability, community involvement, and providing excellent customer service and local Belizean cuisine.
Maca Bana Laid Back Luxury & Natural EleganceMaca Bana
An intimate boutique hotel with 7 artistically designed, solar powered villas for stunning ocean views, unrivaled privacy and laid-back luxury on the Spice Isle Grenada, Caribbean. Private hot tubs, fully equipped kitchens, individual cookery lessons and art classes, spa treatments and yoga classes.
Agritourism is providing opportunities to improve tourism and agriculture in the Eastern Caribbean. There are several successful agritourism businesses highlighted, including goat dairy farms and chocolate factories in Grenada, eco-lodges and cooking tours in Dominica, and farm tours and restaurants in St. Lucia and Antigua & Barbuda. The Richmond Vale Academy in St. Vincent and the Grenadines was also summarized as a nonprofit focused on environmental education, eco-tourism, and climate change adaptation through sustainable agriculture.
Agritourism Development in the Caribbeandean dundas
Goodfellow Farms in the Bahamas has become a multi-million dollar business by focusing on niche market supply of micro-greens to high-end hotels and restaurants. Through strict quality control practices and reliable delivery, Goodfellow Farms has captured 50% of the micro-greens market. In addition to produce sales, Goodfellow Farms has diversified into an on-farm country store and restaurant, further contributing to its success as a model agritourism operation.
This document discusses strategies for farmers to successfully sell produce to upscale restaurants. It profiles several farmers who have found success in this niche market. The key points are:
1) Celebrity chef Odessa Piper of L'Etoile restaurant in Madison, Wisconsin works closely with local farmers to source seasonal ingredients. She advises farmers to communicate professionally and be knowledgeable about industry trends.
2) Farmer Dean Okimoto of Nalo Farms in Hawaii supplies salad greens and herbs to many top restaurants. He cites quality, consistency in delivery, and customer service as the keys to his successful niche marketing approach.
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STAYING AT AN ECO-ELEGANT B&B IN WISCONSIN IS A FEEL GOOD EXPERIENCE
MADISON, Wis. (Nov. 8, 2010) – It would be difficult to argue that the B&B industry in Wisconsin has
done more for historic restoration than any other lodging segment. Or, that the state’s B&B association
with its library of cookbooks has done more to inspire home chefs than any cadre of culinary institute-
trained pros. Now it seems the B&B industry is poised to lay claim to a new style of travel – eco-elegant –
by pioneering green practices that complement the vacation experience. A stay at one of these “eco-
elegant” B&Bs is not only a wonderful relaxing getaway but travelers can also feel good knowing their
innkeeper makes stewardship of the environment a priority in every aspect of their business.
The Wisconsin Department of Tourism has come up with its list of the Top 10 inns that wow with their
eco-conscious vibe and luxury amenities, with five honorable mentions and “one to watch for” rounding
out the list. All these properties are certified by the Department’s Travel Green Wisconsin voluntary
certification program which awards points for water conservation, recycling, wildlife conservation and
energy efficiency, but also includes in the tally points for employee and guest education.
“Wisconsin has a long legacy of land stewardship programs like Travel Green Wisconsin,” said Tourism
Secretary Kelli A. Trumble. “The state’s B&Bs were among the first to sign up for certification, which
immediately helped jumpstart the program.” Trumble went on to say that these inns, by their very nature,
allow for a charge-ahead approach to green travel. “For the most part these are small, independently
owned B&Bs where the owners live on-property and make it their mission to act on their convictions.”
What stands out among these inns isn’t so much their Travel Green Wisconsin point totals, although they
are impressive, but it’s the inventiveness of the innkeepers in defining “green” in their own way, whether
it’s offering silent sports so guests can tread more lightly on their corner of the world, in-season breakfast
menus that make full use of the innkeeper’s own organic farming methods, or retrofitting conventional
cars for vehicles run on oil. There’s also a sensibility among the innkeepers that they are doing well by
their guests when they work to preserve the history and culture of the community, whether that’s
recommending a local organic restaurant or directing guests to the best hiking trails on the outskirts of
town. It all adds up to feel good travel.
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Top 10 Eco-Elegant B&Bs
#1 – Pinehurst Inn, Bayfield, www.pinehurstinn.com
Their Green Story: A most eco-elegant accommodation for travelers to the northern tip of Wisconsin, this
inn earned the highest score of any Travel Green Wisconsin certified business. The innkeepers here,
Steve and Nancy Sandstrom, take a comprehensive approach to sustainable operations at their historic
property and they do their part to protect the Lake Superior basin too. They even drive their own bio-
diesel vehicle, converting oil they source from local restaurants to fuel all on their own. According to
Nancy Sandstrom, “Every purchase we make is thoroughly researched to make sure it uses less energy,
provides better comfort and has a long life cycle.”
Of Special Note: Their 2003 addition – a freestanding “garden house” with guest suites – was built using
all eco-friendly and sustainable materials. A full-service spa on the lower level makes use of organic
products as well.
Innkeepers’ Recommendations for Other Green Businesses Around Town: The inn packages
adventures with Dreamcatcher Sailing and Wolfsong Dogsledding. For lunch, Big Water Café & Coffee
Roasters is a sure thing.
#2 – Journey Inn, Maiden Rock, www.journeyinn.net
Their Green Story: This eco-retreat near the Great River Road offers guests a soul-pleasing escape in a
natural setting. Built in 2006 on 66 acres of prairie and hilly woodland, there’s ample opportunity for
biking, hiking and birding. Bikes and snowshoes provided courtesy of the inn. There’s even a labyrinth
on the back acreage surrounded by hills, giving it a very contained feeling. More than 20 solar collectors
help heat the inn, the beds are organic, each room has its own private patio or deck, and the food is
indicative of the owners’ support of the Slow Food Movement and their local CSA.
Of Special Note: Husband and wife innkeepers John Huffaker and Charlene Torchia bring their special
skills to the table, with Huffaker a psychologist who offers life coaching and Torchia a massage therapist
who provides in-room treatments. The couple also hosts workshops and retreats at the B&B.
Innkeepers’ Recommendations for Other Green Businesses Around Town: The owners arrange for
food tours to local organic farms and an organic cheese factory, gathering food along the way that is then
used in a cooking class taught by a local chef. In nearby Stockholm, the Stockholm General sells local
cheeses and wines and A to Z Farm, the inn’s CSA farm, has a Pizza Night every Tuesday night when
they sell their famous all-organic pizza.
#3 – Blacksmith Inn on the Shore, Door County, www.theblacksmithinn.com
Their Green Story: A longtime member of both the Door County Land Trust and Green Fund, this B&B is
a Select Registry property, meaning it’s very luxurious while still being green. Joan Holliday owns the inn
with her husband Bryan Nelson, and she says many of their guests “come from urban areas and enjoy
parking their car and leaving it there, availing themselves to the bikes we provide, or just walking
everywhere since we’re right in the village.”
Of Special Note: Complimentary kayaks are offered to take advantage of this setting, often described as
the Cape Cod of the Midwest.
Innkeepers’ Recommendations for Other Green Businesses Around Town: Restaurant Saveur with
its South American influences. Wild Tomato, a café at the entrance to Peninsula State Park where they
make a special pizza featuring all local ingredients.
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#4 – Arbor House, An Environmental Inn, Madison, www.arbor-house.com
Their Green Story: Recognized nationally for their leading role in the green travel movement, owners
John and Cathie Imes live and work by the philosophy that it is possible to be sophisticated, homey,
luxurious and green. The inn is across from the University of Wisconsin Arboretum, a 1,300-acre treasure
of woodlands, prairies and trails. The Imes show off their cooking and baking skills at breakfast using
homegrown herbs in take-offs on comfort foods that are still delicious but healthier.
Of Special Note: They pay for public transportation for their guests, provide complimentary passes for
canoeing and kayaking on nearby Lake Wingra, and have mountain bikes for their visitors to hop on the
Southwest Bike Corridor that backs up to the inn and hooks up to Madison’s bustling downtown.
Innkeepers’ Recommendations for Other Green Businesses Around Town: Serrv is a fair trade
retailer and according to Cathie Imes, “everything sold in the store has a story of promoting social and
economic progress of people in developing countries.” Restaurants that shine when it comes to
scrumptious seasonal organic include Marigold Kitchen and high-end L’Etoile.
#5 – Brambleberry Bed and Breakfast, Taylor, www.brambleberrybandb.com
Their Green Story: Guests are definitely not roughing it at this English/Scottish manor house with its
beautiful furnishings and tasteful interior decorating. It’s also a self-sufficient country farm homestead.
The inn takes its name from the many blackberry plants growing around it, called brambleberries in
Scotland. Seems owners Chris and Sherry Hardie are obsessed with all things Scottish. They even raise
their own purebred Scottish Blackface sheep.
Of Special Note: This B&B may serve more organic, homegrown slow food than any other inn in the
state, including homemade maple syrup, jams, eggs from their own henhouse, fruits, vegetables and
natural homegrown meat. On Saturdays, they also serve a four-course Harvest Dinner.
Innkeepers’ Recommendations for Other Green Businesses Around Town: Canoeing the Black
River. Scuba diving in Wazee Lake.
#6 – Speckled Hen Inn, Madison, www.speckledheninn.com
Their Green Story: Here’s a B&B that pampers guests with easy-going elegance while supporting
principles of sustainable living. This 50-acre property of Patricia and Robert Fischbeck features pastures
with sheep and llamas, orchards, gardens and walking trails. According to Pat Fischbeck, “We’re
committed to green but also sustaining the culture and sense of place travelers enjoy in Wisconsin.”
Of Special Note: Pat was the grand prize winner of the 2008 Wisconsin B&B Association recipe cook-off
for her recipe for Wisconsin Breakfast Panini featuring cranberries and lots of other Wisconsin goodies.
Innkeepers’ Recommendations for Other Green Businesses Around Town: Guests come to the inn
specifically to visit the Farmer’s Market on the Capitol square, the largest true farmers’ market in the
nation. As an aside, Pat used to have a booth there selling homegrown herbs. For a taste of Wisconsin
art, the Absolutely Art gallery features all Madison artists and the Bindley Collection gallery features all
Wisconsin artists. Harvest restaurant is a top choice, thanks to their all local, in-season menu.
#7 – Stewart Inn, Wausau, www.stewartinn.com
Their Green Story: This was the first business in Wausau to be certified Travel Green Wisconsin. It’s a
Select Registry property, offering upscale accommodations in a 1906 National Registry arts and crafts
masterpiece of a mansion designed by a contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright. According to Paul Welter,
who owns the inn with his wife Jane, the inn represents a huge savings in energy by preserving the
original building rather than tearing it down, sending the debris to the landfill and building new. Paul
adds, “The original design was very economical with airtight stucco and masonry design and good
placement of windows to bring light in during the winter months and keep it out in the summer.”
Of Special Note: In Paul Welter’s words, “We’re like a home museum that you can stay in.”
Innkeepers’ Recommendations for Other Green Businesses Around Town: Red Eye Brewing
Company that’s all organic – there’s a huge solar water heater on the roof to heat the water in the
brewing process. DowntownGrocery.com works with Moon Shadow Farms and is a great gathering spot.
Woodson Art Museum with its widely acclaimed wildlife art exhibits. Upscale dining at The Wright Place
on 6th, situated in a historic building with a menu that incorporates produce from local organic farmers.
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#8 – Justin Trails, Sparta, www.justintrails.com
Their Green Story: This B&B is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast who likes to tread lightly on the earth.
It’s a favorite destination for hikers and birders, with 200 acres to roam, 10 miles of hiking trails and
enclosed wildlife viewing stands. The Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail and the 400 State Trail are close by too.
Owners Don and Donna Justin are working to transition the farm fields from traditional agriculture to
organic certification.
Of Special Note: Try your skills at the two “human powered” disc golf courses on the property. In the
winter, there’s skijoring (dogs pull you while you glide along on cross country skis), dog sledding and
snowshoeing.
Innkeeepers’ Recommendations for Other Green Businesses Around Town: Restaurant/food co-op
Hackberry’s Bistro in La Crosse serves all organic food. In nearby Viroqua, travelers will find a multitude
of eco-friendly businesses, including the historic Public Market that is open year-round. In Sparta, there’s
Southern Fried Glass, a glass-blowing studio in a rehabbed building with a gallery for people to watch the
glass blower at work.
#9 – Port Washington Inn, Port Washington, www.portwashingtoninn.com
Their Green Story: This historic B&B makes good use of the natural air conditioning supplied by Lake
Michigan, with guests enjoying views of the sunrise over the lake. The owners here, Rita and Dave
Nelson, are very committed to the “Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin” philosophy, with local farmers’ markets
their favorite haunts. The inn has new energy efficient windows and the building has been newly
insulated.
Of Special Note: Dave Nelson, along with son Aaron, makes good use of his woodworking shop to
create many of the beautiful antique reproduction furniture pieces in the inn. The wood is walnut,
salvaged after being cut down along fence lines of farmlands in their native Iowa. “It moved around with
us for several moves before Dave was able to use it,” said Rita Nelson. In the kitchen, aromas of made-
from-scratch breakfasts will entice guests. They even grind the grain for their wheat bread and culture
their own yogurt.
Innkeepers’ Recommendations for Other Green Businesses Around Town: The Interurban Bike Trail
provides a trail system through the entire county. On foot, the Riveredge Nature Center in Newburg is
dedicated to preserving the natural environment along the Milwaukee River. In nearby Grafton, there’s
eco-committed Paramount Grille and Bakehouse, and Slow Pokes Local Foods, which offers local
produce from its storefront.
#10 – Rittenhouse Inn, Bayfield, www.rittenhouseinn.com
Their Green Story: The inn – actually three historic houses – is regal, elegantly appointed and a must for
foodies. The Phillips family runs the inn and they’re considered early adopters of the slow food
movement with their own on-premise restaurant and a menu that is mouthwatering just to read. Guests
also enjoy spectacular views of Lake Superior from one of the world’s best front porches.
Of Special Note: The last weekend of October is always dedicated to a Microbrewery Weekend. Guests
are treated to a tour and tasting at nearby South Shore Brewery, followed by a Saturday evening six-
course feast with beers used in the preparation or paired with each course. Think mushroom ravioli with
seared scallops and a balsamic porter reduction.
Innkeepers’ Recommendations for Other Green Businesses Around Town: The area is known for its
orchards, with Blue Vista Farm an all-organic orchard offering blueberries, raspberries and apples.
Five Other Inns Not to Be Overlooked
Artha Sustainable Living Center, Amherst, www.arthaonline.com
This eco-conscious renovated farmhouse sits on 90 acres of woods and fields. It’s sustainably operated
with solar power and heat, earning it high points in the Travel Green Wisconsin certification program.
Guests come for the hands-on workshops and retreats on solar water heating, gardening and yoga. The
menu is vegetarian and features fresh produce from innkeepers Marguerite and Bob Ramlow’s organic
gardens. Enjoy a good night’s sleep in your choice of the Energy Room, Solar Room or Garden Room
after a day of bicycling the rails to trails system in the area or the country roads which are less travelled
than most making them good for biking too.
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Jack’s Lake B&B, New Auburn, www.jackslakebandb.com
This was the first off-grid alternative energy B&B in Wisconsin, and today produces 95 percent of its own
power. Newly constructed in 1992 and recently remodeled to add private baths, all the rooms have views
to the private lake and gardens. The full breakfast features local and organic products whenever
possible. While overnighting here, make time to hike the Ice Age Trail, fish, swim, kayak or canoe. For
eco-die-hards, book an energy tour of the home with the owners Kathy and Steve Duffy. The Duffys say
they want guests to leave feeling relaxed with their batteries recharged. “Our loyal guests first came for
the ‘green’ and now they keep coming back for the experience, proving you can have your cake and eat it
too,” said Steve Duffy.
Inn at Lonesome Hollow, Soldiers Grove, www.lonesomehollow.com
Vacationing here in the Kickapoo Valley is a little slower and much less hectic than other places. It’s
located in the state’s driftless area with trout streams too numerous to count. The 160-acre property
includes a developing vineyard planted with the hardy Marquette grape. Many of the inn’s furnishings
are made by local Amish craftsmen and friends of the innkeepers host Amish tours for guests of the B&B.
Another fun activity - the regular cheese making workshops hosted right at the inn. Wake up to a
breakfast of yummy organic and local foods prepared by owners Nora and Pete Knapik.
Oscar H. Hanson House, Cambridge, www.ohhanson.com
At this romantically appointed 1883 Victorian mansion, guests can enjoy breakfast in their room, al fresco
on the front porch or in the dining room, with treats prepared using herbs from the innkeepers’ garden.
The recently installed stained glass windows provide an insulation effect and are pretty to look at too.
Bike rentals are delivered right to the B&B so guests can peddle to their heart’s content on the Glacial-
Drumlin Trail. Right in town is the Cam-Rock Trail, a county park that hosts bike-portage-bike events.
Duke and Mary Jane Mihajlovic own this B&B. Mary Jane is an ordained minister, so it’s a popular spot
for eco-friendly weddings.
Inn Serendipity, Browntown (near Monroe), www.innserendipity.com
Another top-scorer in Travel Green Wisconsin, this turn-of-the-century farmhouse is completely powered
by renewable energy – in fact, it’s even a carbon-negative business. Their “100-foot breakfast” –
harvested from their own organic garden right outside the back door – features incredible vegetarian
cuisine. The husband and wife innkeeping duo of Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko wrote their own cookbook
called “Edible Earth” and a book on entrepreneurial thinking called “ECOpreneuring” that shares with
readers the path to blending a passion for the planet with small business pragmatics. Bring your sketch
pad, cross-country skis, or whatever you like to do to pass the time. Contribute to the ongoing novel
written by guests in the writing room that goes back to 1997 when the inn first opened. While not super-
luxe, this B&B is just right for visitors who are making a lifestyle change and appreciate all the green
practices that have been put in place here. While in the area, check out the many award-winning cheese
factories – the most of any county in the country.
One to Watch For
Green Leaf Inn, Delavan, www.thegreenleafinn.com
Fritz Kreiss and wife Catherine McQueen are providing the vision behind this yet-to-be constructed inn.
Groundbreaking is expected this fall, with an opening in summer 2011.
However, they have already completed erection of their own wind turbine. Along with eco-elegant suites,
this completely sustainable inn will have a small conference center for lectures and community get-
togethers on green practices and an on-site spa.
For more on Travel Green Wisconsin, log on to www.TravelGreenWisconsin.com.
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